Anticipated clash between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese postponed due to Clark's subtle strategy for healing
Hearin' 'Bout That Rivalry: Jonathan Isaac Raves Over Clark vs. Reese in Women's Ball
Orlando Magic man, Jonathan Isaac, spills on our site Digital why he's diggin' the on-court feud brewin' between WNBA standouts Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
This season, Clark's quad injury sent her to the sidelines for more than two weeks, with no early comeback in sight.
In the fierce face-off between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, Clark's gotta sit this one, missin' four consecutive games.
"First off, I'm gonna miss this weekend, but afterwards, it's day-by-day and see how I feel, and just go with what doc's say," Clark shared with reporters on Thursday, ESPN style. Feels like I've made some progress and I feel good, ain't gonna rush nothin'. It ain't worth it, but after this weekend, I'll get re-evaluated, and we'll have a clearer picture of when I'll be back."
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Remember the fireworks flyin' when Indiana squared off against Chicago? Clark tossed a flagrant foul at Angel Reese, and things got heated between the two as they exchanged words.
Though Clark'd love to get back in the mix, the injury's one tricky sucka, and it's better safe than sorry.
"It's a type of injury, y'know, it's like, every time I wake up, I feel different than the day before," Clark admitted.
She might be able to return against the Atlanta Dream next Tuesday - they'd be followin' up with the reignin' champion New York Liberty, who Clark ran into on that fateful game where she got hurt.
Caitlin Clark's lil' finger-wagglin' session with Chicago Sky's Angel Reese before the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
While bein' on the sidelines has tested her, Clark's tryin' to use the downtime to her advantage, absorbin' advice from head coach Stephanie White.
"Sittin' on the pine this long taught me a lot," said Clark. Can't remember ever sittin' out for so long, watchin' from the bench. That's the best way to learn hoops, just soak it in, whether I'm active or not."
In the four games she's suited up for this year, Clark's averagin' 19 points, 9.3 assists, and 6 rebounds. Double-doubles and a triple-doubles are already under her belt this season.
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[Sources]:
[1] ESPN article on Caitlin Clark's injury update[2] Indianapolis Star article on Fever-Sky game delay[3] CT Post article on Caitlin Clark's injury[4] Twitter post from Caitlin Clark about her injury[5] Indiana Fever press release on Caitlin Clark's injury
"Jonathan Isaac's appreciation for the intense rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in women's basketball extends to sports beyond the Magic court, as he also closely follows Clark's performances in the WNBA, particularly during her matches with the Chicago Sky."
"While recovering from her quad injury, Caitlin Clark has been absorbing advice from her head coach, Stephanie White, using the downtime to learn and grow as a player, preparing for her return to the basketball court."
